Correct answer: (d) I only
Explanation
- A
I and II
I and II. II fails: BIMSTEC began as BIST-EC in Bangkok, 1997, not a Dhaka Declaration in 1999.
- B
II and III
II and III. Founders were Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand; Nepal joined later.
- C
I and IV
I and IV. Tourism-as-India’s-subsector is not the official companion of I on this key.
- D
I only
I only. Seven members till January 2025 is the scored line. The 1999, founder-Nepal and tourism lines are not.
Summary. Official Set A key is (d) I only. BIMSTEC had seven members through January 2025 (I). It was launched in Bangkok in 1997, not by a Dhaka Declaration in 1999 (II fails). Nepal was not a founder (III fails). Tourism leadership is not keyed with I (IV fails). Only I.
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